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Chicago city, Illinois

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

2,721,326 Population
227.73 Square Miles
11,949.78 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
35.9 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
18.58%
18 to 34
29.82%
35 to 64
37.38%
65 and Over
14.22%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
48.97%
Female
51.03%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
21.95%
Native
78.05%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
34.13%
2000 to 2009
21.2%
1990 to 1999
20.68%
Before 1990
23.98%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
12.58%
High School Grad or Higher
87.42%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.39%
School Dropout Rate
In School
96.14%
Dropped Out
3.86%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
64.58%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$51,976
Median Household Income
$80,613
Gini Index
0.53
Unemployment Rate
Employed
92.72%
Unemployed
7.28%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
16.57%
Population Under 18
Poverty
22.67%
Non-poverty
77.33%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
19.11%
Non-poverty
80.89%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
34 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
9.63%
With Health Insurance Coverage
90.37%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.28
Number of Households
1,172,455
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
62.75%
Married
37.26%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
52.12%
Now Married
39.42%
Widowed
2.09%
Divorced
6.36%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
49.45%
Now Married
35.2%
Widowed
6.52%
Divorced
8.83%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
3.53%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
1,282,248
Occupancy Status
Occupied
91.44%
Vacant
8.56%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
46.53%
Renter Occupied
53.47%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
22.13%
For Sale
7.79%
Other
70.08%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1954
Types of Structures
Single Unit
28.94%
Multi Unit
70.89%
Mobile Home
0.15%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.02%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
64.6%
Without Mortgage
35.4%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$341,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,486
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
13.61%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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